TorrentFreak reports that: "The trial follows a police investigation that took two years to complete. The police reported its findings in 4,000 pages of legal paperwork and starting February 16th, it will be tested in court.

"Four individuals are charged with 'assisting copyright infringement', while several copyright holders together are claiming over $100 million in damages."

Many file-sharers are privately concerned that this landmark case could spell the end of the mighty Pirate Bay. TechRadar will be sure to keep a close eye on the case over the coming weeks.